- any of several plants of the genus Panax, especially P. pseudoginseng, of eastern Asia, or P. qinquefolius, of North America, having an aromatic root used medicinally.
- the root itself.
- a preparation made from it.
- either of two araliaceous plants, Panax schinseng of China or P. quinquefolius of North America, whose forked aromatic roots are used medicinally
- the root of either of these plants or a substance obtained from the roots, believed to possess stimulant, tonic, and energy-giving properties
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